Shrimp and Orzo With Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a fabulous dish. Recipe found on the internet. Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta) |
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided |
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 cup chopped onion |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved |
1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese |
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over shrimp.
4. Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
5. Remove from pan.
6. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan.
7. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Add tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
9. Stir in pasta and shrimp; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
10. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, cheese, and basil.
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